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What is the interpretation of the verses from (52 to 63) of Surah Al Imran?

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The verses mentioned in Surat Al Imran speak about Jesus (peace be upon him). After he perceived the disbelief of his people, he said, "Who are my helpers towards Allah?" The disciples replied, "We are the helpers of Allah; we have believed in Allah, and bear witness that we are Muslims." They then implored Allah. The verses then reveal the cunning of the Children of Israel against Jesus and his ascension to heaven, and Allah's counter-cunning against them, and His saying, "Indeed, I will take you (in full) and raise you to Myself and purify you from those who disbelieve and make those who follow you superior to those who disbelieve until the Day of Resurrection." And that their return is to Allah for Him to judge between them, clarifying the recompense of the disbelievers and the believers.

Then the verses state that the similitude of Jesus with Allah is as that of Adam in creation, both created by the word "Be." After clarifying the truth, the verses call for Mubahalah (mutual imprecation) against whoever disputes about Jesus after knowledge has come, by inviting sons, women, and themselves to supplicate and invoke the curse of Allah upon the liars. The Prophet invited the delegation of Najran to Mubahalah, but they refused and reconciled on the Jizyah (tribute). The verses conclude by stating that this is the true narration, and that Allah is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise, and that He is All-Knowing of the corrupt.

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